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118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 311 

Designating September 2023 as ‘‘Macedonian American Heritage Month’’ 

and celebrating the language, history, and culture of Macedonian Americans and their incredible contributions to the United States. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JULY 26, 2023 

Mr. BRAUN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on the Judiciary 

RESOLUTION 

Designating September 2023 as ‘‘Macedonian American Heritage Month’’ and celebrating the language, history, and 

culture of Macedonian Americans and their incredible 

contributions to the United States. 

Whereas, since the 1880s, tens of thousands of Macedonians 

have immigrated to the United States seeking civil liberties, human rights, religious freedom, economic opportunity, and security in response to the 1903 Ilinden Uprising against the Ottoman Empire, the 1912–1913 Balkan Wars, World War I and World War II, the 1946– 

1949 Greek Civil War, and the communist policies of 

Yugoslavia; 


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Whereas these Macedonian American immigrants have settled 

across the United States, contributing to their communities in innumerable ways as loyal and patriotic citizens; 

Whereas there are an estimated 500,000 individuals of Macedonian heritage living in the United States, with sizeable 

communities in the States of Michigan, New Jersey, New 

York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, 

Texas, Arizona, and California; 

Whereas the Macedonian American community in the United 

States is a vibrant community that is embedded within 

the mosaic of the United States, partaking in all walks 

of life, business, medicine, law, technology, civic engagement, government, the military, education, the arts, culinary world, athletics, and more; 

Whereas Macedonian American entrepreneurs have exhibited 

resilience, determination, and a commitment to hard 

work by overcoming challenges to achieve business success and contribute to the foundation of commerce in the 

United States; 

Whereas Macedonian American athletes have achieved remarkable success in various sporting disciplines and contributed to the rich tapestry of the sporting tradition in 

the United States by winning medals at the Olympic 

Games, winning league championships, and owning sports 

teams; 

Whereas Macedonian American artists have demonstrated exceptional skill in various art forms, including the visual 

arts, literature, music, dance, theater, film, and photography, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic tradition 

of the United States; 


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Whereas members of the Macedonian American community 

have contributed greatly to the field of medicine, including in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedic 

surgery and sports medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology, among others; 

Whereas Macedonian Americans have been elected to serve in 

legislatures and courtrooms across the country, collaborating on the never-ending work of democracy in the 

United States; and 

Whereas it is important to highlight these critical contributions and the cultural impact of Macedonian Americans 

in the United States: Now, therefore, be it: 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) designates September 2023 as ‘‘Macedonian 

3 American Heritage Month’’ to honor the cultural 

4 contributions and achievements of Macedonian 

5 Americans; 

6 (2) recognizes the numerous contributions of 

7 Macedonian Americans to the United States in var8 ious fields, including arts, sciences, business, politics, 

9 academics, medicine and sports; and 

10 (3) urges the people of the United States to ob11 serve Macedonian American Heritage Month with 

12 appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs 

13 that honor the cultural contributions and achieve14 ments of Macedonian Americans. 

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